none 10.31254/phyto.2024.13203 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 160620938 316921 20240511110216784 10.31254 2024-05-11T15:02:27Z 2024-05-11T15:02:21Z 16 The Journal of Phytopharmacology J Phytopharmacol 2320480X 10.31254/phyto https://www.phytopharmajournal.com/ 4 30 2024 13 2 Archana Tewari https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0348-8681 Rajinder Singh Jaswinder Kaur Brar Fenugreek, scientifically known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, is a versatile annual leguminous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is cultivated worldwide and serves numerous purposes as a spice, herb, food, and medicine. Fenugreek is resilient and can thrive in various environments, including those with drought conditions. The plant is abundant in active constituents such as saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and steroids. Additionally, it is an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B2, and C. Fenugreek has a rich history in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda, Unani, and Tibetan medicine. Studies have shown that it possesses antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, antiobesity, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, carminative, aphrodisiac, and emollient properties. Moreover, its seed polysaccharide content has made it useful in the food industry as a stabilizer, adhesive, and emulsifying agent. This article provides an overview of the history, cultivation, nutritional components, nutraceutical role, safety, and toxicological properties of fenugreek. Its main aim is to summarize the benefits of this "golden seed" and its associated aspects. 4 30 2024 97 104 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/phyto.2024.13203 https://www.phytopharmajournal.com/assets/pdf_files/Vol13_Issue2_03.pdf